Supreme Court Upholds CBI Probe into Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy

The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu's appeal against transferring the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy investigation to the CBI. The Madras High Court had previously ordered the transfer, highlighting the need for an impartial inquiry. Sixty-seven people died from consuming illicit alcohol in this significant case.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has rejected the Tamil Nadu government's plea against a Madras High Court order that transferred the investigation of the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy to the CBI.

The incident, involving the death of 67 individuals due to illicit liquor consumption, has prompted urgent calls for a thorough and unbiased investigation. The Madras High Court identified this case as particularly rare, necessitating CBI intervention.

The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, affirmed there was no substantial reason to overturn the well-reasoned judgment of the High Court. Consequently, the Special Leave Petitions were dismissed, compelling state police to cooperate fully with the CBI.

(With inputs from agencies.)